Issues In City Of God

Situated oftentimes between violence and death, being recruited in this criminal lifestyle is a risk that these young adults take everyday. However, for these members, gangs offer a second family, a reliable family, many of them come from broken homes or are seeking the stability found in a family unit.. This is one of the main reasons why the youth are drawn to gangs. Take it from Juan Carlos Lopez known as “Spanky” from “G-Dog and the Homeboys” by, Celeste Fremon. His life is no different from the people who decide to join a gang. He was a runaway teen at the age of

The Chicago World’s Fair occurred in 1893 to commemorate American history, specifically the landing of Christopher Columbus. This event had such a mass popularity that a book was written to commemorate the fair itself; it was titled, The Devil In The White City by Erik Larson. The portrayal of history in this novel is quite accurate when expressing the time period of the late nineteenth century in an elevated format, which allows the reader to draw comparisons of how the time mirrors the present, as well as differences in the ways it contrasts modern living, and most importantly allows a grasp of a total picture of the time period itself.

Brazil is one of the most visited place in the world and also one of the most diverse countries in the world. More than 75millon people of African decent live in Brazil, this makes it the second largest black population in the world. Its attracts a large number of people because of it architecture, slums and rainforest. Brazil is contradictory because its was the last country to abolish slavery but also the first to claim that it was a racial democracy. Most people might not know that Brazil has its racial problems and that it has been going on for a long time. Brazilian race relations and conceptions of race are somewhat different from the United States. In Brazil most African descendents are people live in

Adolescents are the majority in the gangs, and it is because the older member allure them into the lifestyle. Gang culture has major effects in neighborhoods. The fashion and the money are two attributes that attract the adolescents. For initiations, young men are involved in violence, drugs, and all sorts of crime. These attributes are deeply attach to the gangs. Because of these attachments it is difficult for kids to break away from gangs, or it is complex for kids to engage in productive activities. Moreover, aside from the crime, the culture is enticing. The colors, the details of the thread, and the logos allow for the fashion to be presentable. The money gives access to many things that is not accessible to someone who is employed in a minimum wage job. The notoriety of the culture allows for the gangs to be alluring. In Scorpions, Walter Dean Myers tackles gang issues in ways of doubting gangs and admiring the arts.

The movie “City of God” has many examples of sociological theories of crime and deviance. Some of the major theories I noticed throughout the movie were the functionalist theory, including examples of relative depravation, as well as the interactionist theory, including differential association and labeling. There was also evidence of the conflict theory and the control theory throughout the film.

One of the sad parts about the documentary is that you see little kids who are sucked into these gang circles. They watch what is taking place and even if they don’t intentionally intend to become a part of a gang they somehow end up being a part of it by association. Not only are little kids being affected by gangs, but also families. We see a case in which two brothers are part of rival gangs and constantly argue with one another. Although, they have a caring mother it is not stopping them from having the conflicts they do with each other. Another sad statement made by one of the gang members is that you have to live day by day. You don’t know what the future holds for you so you have to survive the moment. As Eddie mentioned within 30 hours

Social Conflict Theory: The Social Conflict Theory states that people who are put down tend to stay down and be dictated by the force keeping them down. In the impoverished city in which this movie takes place in we see that people are very needy and have no dignity. It is in towns like this that many gangs find their burrows grounds and infiltrate these shanty towns to begin their cartels and reigns of terror. Here the people do not like the MS13 gang, but cannot do anything about it because they will be killed instantly. MS13 treat the people like dirt and freely rob, rape, and kill the people whenever they feel like it.

The majority of the population in Brazil is predominantly Pretos and Pardos; there are very few “white” Brazilians in Brazil. Pretos are people who a very dark skinned, “black”. Pardos are considered as people who are a little bit lighter, “brown”. Though there are few “whites” in Brazil, “white” Brazilians still feel they are superior and still have a control over Brazil.

Both books are similar in ways. In both books, the readers can see that because of their love for one another they fight for each other. They fight for each other to protect each other but there love also causes them to hurt one another. In the book “City of Fallen Angels” the main character Clary has a choice to make that will either end up with her getting hurt or the boy she loves getting hurt. Clary is a shadowhunter and Jace is the boy she loves. Jace is under Lilith’s control. Lilith is a very old and strong demon. Jace has taken Clary due to Lilith controlling him and is holding her captive. Simon was also taken by Lilith because Lilith wants to raise Sebastian her son who had died. The only way is for her to use Simon who is a vampire.

In the same way that audience becomes captivated by the highly stylized introduction, Rocket’s depiction of the early years of the favela and the Tender Trio. His recounting of the story takes form through a series of flashbacks, in which the story dissolves into his personal memory enhanced by the persistent narration, in which the juxtaposition of his character amidst the developing plot further serves to justify his burning desire to become a reporter. Given the introduction of the primary characters of the Tender Trio and their accomplices, Rocket reflects that “I was always too chicken to join my brother.” In these moments of self awareness, Rocket again foreshadows his secondary role as an observer in the larger narrative, leaving his character quite static throughout while the world around him develops for better or worse. Through Rocket’s youthful eye, these memories retain an almost playful tone further enhanced by Meirelles’ deliberate use of high-key lighting palleted by warm yellows from the sun. As these memories prolong in length, Rocket’s use of narration extends past what his character remains present to witness creating complexities in the unfolding chronology of events. As the story moves past the Tender Trio, events such as the Miami Motel become pivotal to both character and narrative development.

     The City of God is based on actual events that occurred in Rio de Janeiro during the 1960’s and 1970’s. The movie is about the rise and fall of a fearsome sociopath gang leader Li’l Ze, who reigned as king of the drug lords during the 70’s. The first part of the movie illustrates some of the forces that mold Li’l Ze into the man he becomes, while the second half shows his ruthless leap to power, followed by the war he wages against opposing gang leaders Carrot and Knockout Ned. The film is narrated by Rocket, a photographer who exists on the outskirts of Li’l Ze’s circle of dominance and control. In the film the city is filled with ruthless acts of delinquency and is basically in

In conclusion, statistics show that the majority of those living in poverty in Brazil are of African and mulatto descent and, correspondingly, the course readings give a clear understanding that, not only are black and mixed-race Brazilians lacking access to basic necessities such as medical care, they are also discriminated against socially and economically. Classism and racism go hand-in-hand and therefore in a classist society there can be no racial

Few countries had a rich interaction with other races as it happened in Brazil. Since the arrival of the first Portuguese colonizers, occurred miscegenation with the natives, decades later, after the arrival of the enslaved Africans, it became a trio-hybrid populated country. The Portuguese brought to Brazil centuries of genetic and cultural integration with other European groups such as the Celtcs and Lusitanos. Although, the Portuguese are mostly European, seven centuries of living with the Moors in the north of Africa and Jews, has left this people with a very particular legacy. According to research, 25 to 30% of the first Portuguese colonizers to arrive in Brazil were in fact Jewish. The first native Brazilians didn't show any genetic differences among themselves: they were all descendants from the first group of Asian hunters that had arrived to America sixty thousand years ago. However, the arrival of the Portuguese colonizers, men most of them, let to the reproduction with the natives and more mixing of

Between 1930-1940 many people migrated from other areas of Brazil, as a result over time the settlement densified and grew downwards towards the city. In 1940 approximately 31% of Brazil’s population was living in urban areas and the first census was conducted of 14 favelas in Rio de Janeiro (Minoja, 2012).

The establishing of Rome to the beginning of civilization, It is so old, it is today known as “The eternal city”(1). Ancient Rome was one of the greatest empires of the century. Rome was accepted to be established around 509 B.c. It began turning into a country after the Romans drove out the Etruscan lord. Little did the Romans realize that driving out their lords was the start of the best and biggest realms ever known to history.